Hendo Inc. is constructing its pro forma financial statements for this year. At years end, Assets were $650,000 and Accounts Payable (the only liabilities account) was $175,000. Sales for the year were $825,000. Hendo expects to grow by 12% this year. Assets and Accounts Payable are expected to grow proportionally to Sales. Common Stock currently equals $175,000 and Retained Earnings are $127,000. Hendo plans to sell $18,000 of new common stock this year. The firm's profit margin on Sales is 5.5%, and 45% of its earnings will be paid out in dividends. How much NEW long-term debt financing will Hendo need this year to finance its expected growth? Hendo is currently operating at full capapcity.

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Hendo Inc. is constructing its pro forma financial statements for this year. At years end, Assets were $650,000 and Accounts Payable (the only liabilities account) was $175,000. Sales for the year were $825,000. Hendo expects to grow by 12% this year. Assets and Accounts Payable are expected to grow proportionally to Sales. Common Stock currently equals $175,000 and Retained Earnings are $127,000. Hendo plans to sell $18,000 of new common stock this year. The firm's profit margin on Sales is 5.5%, and 45% of its earnings will be paid out in dividends. How much NEW long-term debt financing will Hendo need this year to finance its expected growth? Hendo is currently operating at full capapcity.

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